Rakesh starts second innings with Mandahasa

Actor Rakesh Adiga, who made his dream debut through Shivamani's Josh, is now all set for his second innings. His next movie is titled as Mandahasa and has hit the floor on December 15. Rajesh Nair is directing and 'Neene Bari Neene' fame Basava Reddy is producing it under Advik Motion Pictures. Surpringly, Karnataka Governor Hansraj Bharadwaj clapped the first scene.

Earlier, Rakesh has got rave reviews for his performance in the movie Josh. Now He says that he is ready for Mandahasa. After the movie Josh, he waited for good roles for more than six months. He has been choosy and he was looking for a role which would be even better than Josh. He thinks that Mandahasa, which is a triangular love story, has a good script.

Mumbai-based model Nikki is teaming up with Rakesh and Star Singer contestant Chethan will be in the second lead. Chethan is a singer and dancer and is making his debut through Mandahasa. Santosh Rai Pathaje is cameraman and music will be composed by Veera Samarth and other cast and crew is yet to announce.